Cola and Water Dispenser - Ideale Easy Refreshments

GlasGo! is an innovative automatic beverage system that serves water or cola with a

single press of a button.

Equipped with smart sensors, it detects your glass, fills it precisely to the right level, and

stops automatically to avoid spills.

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your daily streak, discover your favorite beverage trends, view detailed usage statistics,

and even check the ambient temperature.

Sketch out the desired size to get a clear understanding of

the dimensions.

Find a box or crate with a cabinet-like shape that you can convert. (I

used an old boiler for my project.)

Remove any unnecessary components from the enclosure using

pliers, screwdrivers, and a wire stripper.

Place a water tank inside to visually assess its size.

Mark the outline of the tank inside the enclosure without filling it.

After removing everything from the boiler, you’ll have some leftover pieces that

can be recycled (if you used something else, see what can be reused).

Use the remaining pieces to secure the placement of the tank so it doesn’t move around

during transport.

Also, plan where to place the Raspberry Pi! A big tip: keep the electrical components

separate from the water section, so any potential leak won’t cause damage.

(The green piece is made from garden mesh—more details will be given in the final

step.)

Measure the height and width of the box; these dimensions are

needed for the enclosure’s lid.

Then cut the wood to fit the box so you have the lid ready.

(Tip: choose a piece of wood that is neither too heavy nor too thin.)

Test if the lid fits properly on the enclosure.

Measure where you want to pour the beverage and cut a hole at that

spot

Apply double-sided tape where the lid meets the metal.

Place magnets on the tape so that when you close the lid, it stays securely

in place.

Create a “net” from garden mesh to hold the cups.

First, measure the width and depth of the area where the cups will sit.

Then cut the garden mesh to size. You will need two pieces, so repeat this

step twice.

Bend the sides of one of the pieces so that you can layer them later.

Place the two pieces on top of each other for extra strength, creating a solid

base.

Place the garden mesh base into the opening where the cups will sit.

If you have a leftover piece of metal, bend it and place it in front of

the garden mesh to create a small edge.

Then secure it to the bottom of the box.

Extras – Wheels and a small platform.

For convenience, you can screw two wheels and a small riser to the box. You’ll need to

purchase these parts separately.

This makes it easy to move or reposition the enclosure.

Drill a hole at the back of the enclosure so the Raspberry Pi power cable can

pass through.

Repaint everything to cover any scratches. I made the mistake of

painting during construction, which is not recommended—you would then

have to repaint three or four times.

Once the paint is dry, put everything back inside (the

water and cola tanks, the Raspberry Pi, and the sensors), and

don’t forget to close the lid.

(Tip: secure the Raspberry Pi and breadboard with double-sided

tape.)